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States That Won't Tax Your Death
Estate Taxes How much will your children —or other heirs — pay when you die? That depends on whether you live in a state with no death tax.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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IRS Sued for Millions Over Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Delays
Tax Credits The pandemic-era tax refunds for businesses have been a contention point for the agency, now employers are fighting for their cash.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Types of Income the IRS Doesn't Tax
Income Tax It may feel like the IRS taxes most of your hard-earned money, but some types of income are nontaxable.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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How Tax Laws and IRS Can Help If You're a Victim of Helene, Milton or Other Federally Declared Disasters
Kiplinger Tax Letter Did you know that some losses — attributable to federally declared disasters — can be deducted, in addition to the tax filing and payment extensions?
By Joy Taylor Last updated
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Social Security and Your Taxes: Five Things to Know
Social Security The Social Security COLA is just one aspect of your benefits that can impact your taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Social Security Tax Limit for 2024
Social Security Wealthier taxpayers will have more Social Security tax taken from their paychecks this year.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Capital Gains Tax Repeal on the Ballot: What to Know
Capital Gains A controversial capital gains tax is up for a vote in the upcoming election.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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When Are Estimated Tax Payments Due in 2024?
Tax Deadlines You make quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS if you are self-employed or don’t have taxes withheld from your income for other reasons.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Hurricane Helene Aftermath: IRS Tax Relief and How to Help
Tax Relief Following the destruction in the southeast U.S., IRS officials and several states have extended tax deadlines for affected taxpayers. Here are the payments and filings that qualify.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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